revved-up tractor kicks dirt during the Battle of the Bluegrass Truck and Tractor Pull Friday night during the 2025 edition of the Pendleton County Youth Fair. Photo by Jenny Smith.
Finley Thomas, 6, of Falmouth scores an excellent run in the peewee class of barrel racing Thursday night at the fair. Photo by Burton Cole.
Talley Downs, 15, of Alexandria, blow dries Romeo after his shower in preparation for his showing in the market class for whiteface cross. Photo by Burton Cole.
This photo shows an overview of the 2025 edition of the Pendleton County Youth Fair at the fairgrounds in Falmouth.
Front wheels leave the ground as a tractor charges forward Friday in the Battle of the Bluegrass Truck and Tractor Pull. Photo by Jenny Smith.
4-H youth compete in a sheep showmanship class. Photo by Burton Cole.
Riders warm up their horses before the start of the horse show Thursday night. Photo by Burton Cole.
A fun house was one of the carnival attractions. Photo by Burton Cole.
Annie Brockman, 15, of Kenton County, showed Pinky Pie, her market wether sheep, at the fair. Photo by Burton Cole.
Smoke, dirt and the roar of engines filled the air Friday night during the truck and tractor pulls at the Pendleton County Youth Fair. Photo by Jenny Smith.
Jaxon Johnson, 2, and Isaac Mardis, 13, both of Butler, zip down the slide at the carnival portion of the fair. Photo by Jenny Smith.
Lillie Merrill, 3, and her brother, Benton Merrill, 6, of Falmouth ride the merry-go-round. Photo by Burton Cole.
What’s the fair without fair food. Hungry patrons line up at one of a variety of choices for eats. Photo by Burton Cole.
Colorful prizes abounded at the carnival portion of the Pendleton County Youth Fair. Photo by Burton Cole.
Kids big and small lined up for rides, slides and the fun house thrills. Photo by Burton Cole.
Riders warm up their horses Thursday night before barrel races kicked off the horse show. Photo by Burton Cole.
